Patient's question:
Recently, my left breast feels a bit hard (harder than the right one) and a little painful. Could it be due to fibrocystic changes? What medications should I take, and how should I use them?Thanks!
Doctor's answer:
Hello:Do you have breast nodules?
Benign breast disease, also known as cystic breast disease, is one of the common diseases among women and is most prevalent between the ages of 25 and 40. This condition is closely related to endocrine dysfunction, particularly ovarian dysfunction.
The discovery of a lump in the breast is the primary reason for patients seeking medical attention. The lumps are often multiple and can be localized to one breast or scattered across both breasts. They appear as granular nodules, small like sesame seeds or green beans, and large ones may cluster together, but they lack distinct boundaries and are not attached to the skin or deep tissues. Patients often experience varying degrees of breast tenderness, which is cyclical and related to the menstrual cycle. The tenderness tends to be more severe before menstruation and subsides after the menstrual period.
Benign breast disease is a non-malignant condition, but whether it can become malignant is the most concerning issue for patients. According to surveys, women with benign breast disease have a 3 to 4 times higher risk of developing breast cancer compared to women without the condition, proving that malignant transformation can indeed occur in a small number of cases. Therefore, medical check-ups should be conducted every three months. If there are changes in texture or rapid growth of the lump, a biopsy should be performed.
Treatment should be administered after a clear diagnosis is made.